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ambiguity

🇬🇧 UK/.æmbi'gju:iti/🇺🇸 US
IELTSB2

Definitions

n.

The quality of having more than one possible meaning or interpretation; an unclear or uncertain situation.

模糊性;歧义;不明确

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ambiboth, around
+
gudo, drive, lead
+
itystate, quality, condition
=ambiguity

Common Collocations

  • 1.remove ambiguity消除歧义
  • 2.resolve ambiguity解决歧义
  • 3.leave ambiguity留下歧义

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The contract language contains some ambiguity that could lead to disputes.

  • 2.

    The author intentionally left ambiguity in the novel's ending.

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